Temporary PT SEND Teaching Assistant

The Role of the SEND Teaching Assistant is to: Work as part of a team within Tornedale, under the direction of the class teacher/SENDCo/Headteacher, to promote the learning and welfare of pupils by providing practical and learning support to pupils, including those with special needs. The Teacher and Teaching Assistant work as a team - being ‘partners’ in supporting the pupils’ access to learning and their specific needs - physical, behavioural, medical and emotional. Provide dedicated one-to-one support, as and when required, to a pupil with an Education Health Care Plan providing individual assistance/specialist support, implementing action plans, to maximise achievement. Work, as and when required, with groups of pupils, including those with Education and Health Care Plans, providing individual assistance/specialist support, implementing action plans, to maximise achievement. Work closely with pupils individually or groups within schools/educational establishments or on educational visits, enabling them to achieve maximum access and participation in the National Curriculum.